Arab League and U.S. align strategies to secure ceasefire and end war in Sudan
JULY 18, 2026 (CAIRO) – Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy and Massad Boulos, the senior advisor to the U.S. president for Arab and African affairs, have agreed to establish a regular framework for joint coordination to halt the war in Sudan and mitigate the country’s humanitarian crisis.
The agreement follows high-level talks held at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo on Saturday morning, where the two officials focused heavily on diplomatic strategies to end the conflict and restore stability. The leaders also briefly reviewed parallel regional security challenges, including Libya’s political transition.
According to an official statement issued by the Arab League, the regional bloc and Washington will regularly exchange assessments to support an inclusive political track in Sudan, alleviate civilian suffering, and protect the nation’s sovereignty.
Fahmy underscored the pan-Arab body’s steadfast position demanding an immediate ceasefire. He emphasized that the Arab League firmly rejects any attempts to divide Sudan or infringe upon its territorial integrity.
The Secretary-General added that preserving Sudan’s central national institutions, guaranteeing unhindered humanitarian access to all affected regions, and protecting civilians remain the non-negotiable pillars of the League’s strategy.
Boulos delivered a comprehensive presentation detailing the current U.S. assessments and policy proposals engineered to address the crisis. The senior American official expressed Washington’s appreciation for the Arab League’s central role in advancing de-escalation efforts and pursuing a sustainable political settlement for the Sudanese people.
Fahmy, a former Egyptian foreign minister and one of the most prominent figures in Arab diplomacy, officially assumed his position on July 1, 2026, for a five-year term. His appointment followed an anonymous, unanimous endorsement by the Arab League Council during a meeting of Arab foreign ministers last June, succeeding the former Secretary-General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit.